Cleveland Streetcar Strike Ties Up System and Stops Cars
A Cleveland strike by motormen, conductors, and unionized workers halted the street railway, tying up lines from Wade Park to Central Scoville Avenue. About 90 to 100 workers walked out seeking union recognition and arbitration, prompting union-led efforts to start an omnibus service. A tense standoff followed as drivers resisted vandalism and the company attempted to resume limited service.
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Gersian
Cleveland Elvetere Haltway Company
Houey
Union
Ble Consolidated Todey
Met
Bie
Thee
Amaikamute? Association of Street Railway Employer of America
Wmen
Gillett’s Band Contest in Seventh Ward Omaha
A Garbled item references Gillett’s Cowbor band from the Seventh Ward in Omaha. It mentions a public competition or display with locals like Hagemo Wand and Augie, noting a large crowd or event vibe and regional discontent or rivalry.
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Serine
Eciezi
Aris
Drare Biel
Tiaene
Rao
Terant Gilets Cowbor
Seventh Ward Land
Omain
Bulk
Geo. A. Hewes Schooner Wrecked Near Avantic City
A three masted schooner Geo. A Hewes home port Philadelphia was found wrecked about midnight sixteen miles from Barnagat by life saving crew. The Lewie lifeboat crew saved none and the vessel was en route from New York to New Haven when wreck occurred. Captain Mevertdme is named in early reports.
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Avantic City
Schooper Geo. AL Hewes
Venules Philadelphis
C'Elock
Aioe
Barnegat
Lewie
Ufe Sakete
Vere
Dettote
New York
New Heme
Captain Nichols Dead Commander of Monadnock
Navy announces the death of Captain Nichols, commander of the Monadnock, from a stroke. The message confirms his leadership role and notes a financial loss report tied to the vessel. Weather notes follow for Kansas City and Chicago indicating showers and warmer conditions tonight.
Crowds Pack Street for Famous Boxing Result at State Journal
A 4000 to 5000 strong crowd on Karras Avenue and Kansas Avenue Eight Street watched live bulletins on the boxing match last night. Diverse attendees from judges to ministers filled carriages and hotels as excitement rose. The crowd's mood shifted after the result, with many hoping for Fitz to be whipped and murmurs of "I told you so" prevailing.
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State Journal
Karras Avenue
Sterespticun
Kansas Avenue
Eight Street
I Corporation
Jetrirs
George Siler
Met
Jin Jeffries
Deffrien
Mnoney
Fitz
Paris Is Doomed as Steamer Puri Rests on Manacles
Coverack Cornwall June 16 The American liner Puri wrecked on the Manacles May 21 drifts in heavy seas. Southeast winds drive the ship aft. hull holes open. divers unable to work. All but about a dozen crew and three officers have left. Officers depart today amid a disputed pay claim with agents and underwriters. The quartermaster recalls a warning flare from a pilot boat not taken as danger. The helm was steered to avoid the pilot boat, saving a worse fate. A permanent arbitration tribunal proposal is discussed at the pace conference for a future settlement.
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Coverack
Cornwall
Puri
Pams
Paris
Ourie
Unis
Lawton Dashes At Filipinos In Early Manila Fight
A detailed dispatch reports General Lawton leading 4,500 American troops from San Pedro Macati at dawn, pushing toward Paranaque with Wheaton Oveny and Ov enkins, two officers killed and 21 soldiers wounded, rebels holding trenches and many left dead as heat and dehydration weaken US forces. Monitors shell Paranaque as rebels withdraw.
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Boanila
Lawton
Wheaten
Ovenyshine
San Pedro Macati
Bay of Manta
Bay Lake
Manila
Paranaque
Solldiers
1St
Ninth Infantry
Colorado
Nevada Cavalry
Get. Wheaton
Ovenskins
Americas
Colorado Infantry
Fourteenth
Prrankque
Monadpork
Elamics Aukinley
New York
Paris
Agetellio
Aguinaldo
Gen Luna
United States
McKinley
Philippines independence declaration sparks Catholic press dispute
The article argues that Filipino leaders seek independence with gratitude for Spain and deny rumors of Catholic hostility. It claims a future Philippine government would ensure liberty for all religions and condemns reports as imperialist fabrications designed to sway American opinion and interests.
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Roman Catholica
America
Philippines
Dreyfus Sails From Cayenne After Embarcation
Cayenne French Guiana June 10 The French cruiser Stax betle stands at 629 Lnis morning with us aboard. Whe Yatter embarked on the warship about 8 oclock yesterday morning.
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Cayenne
French Guiana
Stax
Bard
Yatter
Coffeyville Hesitates Over Electric Light Plant Plan
Coffeyville weighs not building an electric light plant as a remonstrance signed by local citizens argues the city cannot afford the luxury. A Coffeyville Journal column defends the gas option, noting costly gas lighting already in homes and stores and questioning widespread patronage for electric lighting.
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Coffeyville
Coffey Vile
el Yeading
Vn Chy Council
Loffeyville
Waoweh
Eich
Coffeyville Journal
Journal
Tornado Hits Spanish City Wrecks Homes
A tornado swept San Pedro and Alarse in Valladolid province yesterday, destroying about 159 houses. Fire and smoke filled the area as residents recovered ten duties from the ruins while the city’s central tower area was heavily damaged.
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Madrid
San Pedro
Alarse
Valladolid
Todo
Pennsylvania Coal Miners May Strike Within Weeks
About 25 000 coal miners in central Pennsylvania districts Cambridge Clearfield Jefferson Armstrong Huntingdon Bedford Somerset Centre and Clarion prepare for a district wide strike. Secret meetings at Roberta late and Clearfield authorized national and district officers of the United Mine Workers to mobilize the miners as soon as officials deem time ripe. A national organizer’s letter warned the action could come within one month to six weeks, potentially crippling mine output and disrupting eastern seaboard coal shipments.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsboro
Slo Lei
Entiral
Jost Tan Jays
Robertalate
Chearfield
United Ming Workers Association
Cambria
Clearfield
Jefferson
Armstrong
Huntingdon
Hedford
Somerset
Center
Clarion
Seaboard
Topeka G A R Post Seventeenth Anniversary Tonight
The Topeka Post No. 71 G A R celebrates its seventeenth anniversary at Grand Army hall 111 East Seventh street this Saturday evening June 20. Master of ceremonies W Weed presides with a program including music recitations and addresses by Department President Mrs Minnie D P Morean and Post Commander O H Coulter.
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Topeka Port No. 71
Grand Army Hall
East Seventh Street
W. Weed
Gloria Dumenil
M. Overton
Mixa Walttekine
Soouw
Dora Gandy
W. Fes
Minnie
Morean Revitarion
Morean Revitarion .Mr. Whittekine
Viletery of the Post
H. Coulter
Muske
Eric Mite
A. C Keating
Clay Major
the Post
E G Littles Wound Causes Trouble and Oxygen Cure
A private letter from E G Little a lieutenant colonel of the Twentieth Kansas volunteers in the Philippines says his wound still hinders him. He cannot stand long rides or marches though he has recovered from the wound. Oxygen therapy is praised for wounds fevers and children illnesses. The Kansas Oxygenor Co advertises room 30 Columbian Building Kansas doing straight business.
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Little
Abilene
E.G. Little
Colonsl
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Philippines
Omaha
Kansas Oxygenor Co
Columbian
Kansas
Wellington Seeks New Asylum Investigation Committee
Wellington residents demand an investigation into the Parsons asylum site and the March appointing of a legislative probe. Attorney General Godard argues the committee formation may be void, while officials press for a transparent inquiry into alleged improper acts and influence.
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Wellington
Parsons
White
Stanley
Howil
Cormittee
E. T. Hackney
Godard
Becaus
Tremners
Aaylin Bas Ted Jane
Pomplereith
Fis
Wichita
Topeka
Governor Stanley urged to root out GOP corruption in asylum location flap
In a fiery appeal the Gazette accuses Governor Stanley of tolerating a scandal over the Parson s asylum site and alleged railroad money tied to a location committee. The text calls for punishing any Republican involved and warns against shielding offenders, urging decisive action.
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Stanley
Parsons Ie
General Railroad
Leedy
Pay the Mortgage Major Anderson Honored in Kansas
The Kansas state journal extols Major Tom Anderson for defending public interests amid mortgage burdens. It criticizes the committee members seen as corrupt and calls for substantial reward for his patriotic act. The writer pledges to join thousands in support of further recognition.
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the State Journal
Tom Anderson
Anderson
Kansas
Jas
Clay Center to Probe Parsons Asylum Location
Clay Center Public Improvement club authorized F. L. Williams and C. C. Coleman to file court proceedings to investigate the locating of the new asylum at Parsons. Attorneys will come to Topeka Monday to prepare papers and an injunction against the auditor is expected. Local businessmen pledged over $800 to support the effort, with residents rallying for fair play.
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Topeka
Clay Center
Enoagh
McPherson Urged to Host New Insane Asylum
McPherson residents rally after a public scandal over the proposed site. John D. Milliken advocates relocating the asylum to McPherson to improve chances, though the town was not originally a candidate. Citizens consider reopening the matter.
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J. D. Milliken
McPherson
John D. Milken
McPherton
Sharkey Declares World Title. Jeffries May Face Him Next
San Francisco dispatch reports Tom Sharkey claims he remains champion heavyweight of the world and that Jeffries must defeat him to claim the title. In Los Angeles, a late-night visit to Cham pion Jeffries' home finds the family calm as the preacher son’s victory is noted and Mrs Jeffries sends a celebratory message to her son.
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San Francisco
Tom Sharkey
Jeffries
Los Angeles
Cal
Ttn
Fitzsimmons
Tam
Devery
Edeerit
Kie
Deckir
Ani
Pitasimyons
Wutfl
Reeius
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Fight Recount From Siler and Contemporaries
New York June report cites referee George Siler praising the clean bout with both fighters minimizing fouls. Ex champion Fitzsimmons and James J. Corbett praised Jeffries, noting his speed and improvement. The series of quotes describe Jeffries as the superior fighter and champion, with predictions of his future earnings and potential rematch considerations.
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New York
George Siler
Jeffrie-Fitzsimmons
Niles
Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
James J. Corbett
Carson
Fitzsimmons
Fitzaimmons
Walis
Pitasimmons
Meccy
Fitzsimmons Jose
Wistle
INA TIGHT FIX. Great Britain's Quarrel With the Transvaal
A British dispute over Transvaal policy intensifies as tensions flare between London and Pretoria. Officials seek diplomatic channels while aid and trade questions hinge on evolving stances, with possible impact on imperial relations.
War Fears Grow as Transvaal Crisis Deepens in London
London reports rising tension over the Transvaal crisis with Uitlanders expected to hold a mass meeting to back Sir Alfred Milner's proposals. US ambassador Choate says mediation is unlikely and officials deny American involvement as Kruger’s franchise plan moves forward in Pretoria amid warnings of possible war.
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London
South Afrcia
Transvaal
Joseph Fr. Choate
United States
America
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Pretoria
Republic
Volksraad
Aff
Erngon
Hkrugers
Volkerald
Vilksraad
Alea
Mwater
Hich Remuerenager
Krager
Spikeraad
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Spain
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Smith
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Sharkey
Siler
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